I think the so called Rape of Meenu was a ploy. It was all a plot to get Butterfarm to pull out of the deal and then have to pay double to get back into it. I feel the rape was either staged (as in Meenu agreed to have sex with Ranveer or someone else, or maybe she was with Ranveer) and later accuse him of rape. The story is sensational and goes viral everywhere. The Raichand stock starts to fall and Ranveer spends the night in jail. The next day either the story is refuted or in some way Ranveer is found not guilty. This leads to the "Ploy which is to when Butterfarm come back to the party and the Raichand's say "double or nothing. It's a calculated risk, or as RR puts it "a plan. Nothing is a risk if it's planned. That is exactly what was playing out.
Then comes the "Variable, because even in the most well laid plan, an unforeseen variable can change the equation. That variable was Anchal and then Kabir's reaction to Anchal. Between the two of them, they put a spanner in Ranveer's plan. Therefore he had to improvise. It's possible that Ranveer had Meenu killed as her being alive and the rape case continuing would become a liability for them. The shock factor was over. The job was done. Because of Meenu's Mother and Anchal getting involved she became a liability. But initially I believe she was very much a part of the plan. She was either helping her Boss or Boyfriend or both Ranveer to double his profit in a deal. Would not be the first time it happened and won't be the last. She would have been well compensated for her participation in the ploy. She was RR's PA and would have been privy to his plans.
There is a possibility she may have tried to threaten him, and that is what got a target over her head. Anything is possible. The only thing I am sure of is that Ranveer is not what he seems. Kabir is unhinged, and Sarika is shady. I am sure even Jatin Raichand will prove to be trouble. I have not seen the last episode, so don't know who Gaurav is and how he fits into this dynamic. But one thing is for sure, the Raichand's have more than just money on their hands, they have blood too!
I am Mandy by the way. So far enjoying Haasil and I hope it's more than a clichd love triangle and gives us something other than "shipping to do, coz that can get pretty old fast. Really looking forward to the Plot and the Thriller aspect of it. So far happy with the performances, but the OTT can be toned down a bit. ZK also needs to deliver his dialogues in such a way that we are convinced he is saying these things, not pretending to say them! That's my gripe on his score. But love the larger than life glossy element of the story. It's eye catching for sure.
Hope to read everyone's thought on the subject!